Why the Iran Deal Must Be Verified Before Tehran Gets Paid

A new U.S.-Iran framework agreement has been announced.In this episode, Avi Kaner examines the central question: Should the Iranian regime receive blockade and sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, and an end to economic restrictions before it demonstrates compliance?Topics include:• Why verification must come before rewards• The proposed 60-day nuclear negotiation period• Whether "zero tolerance" for an Iranian nuclear weapon leaves anything meaningful left to negotiate• The risks of releasing billions of dollars in frozen assets before compliance is verified• How sanctions relief could help rebuild Iran's military capabilities after recent battlefield losses• The role of the IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and the Basij• Why many Israelis view premature sanctions relief as a major security risk• Concerns shared by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and other Gulf states• Reports that the agreement could include a U.S. commitment not to interfere in Iran's internal affairshy many Iranian dissidents could see such a provision as a blow to their aspirations for freedom• How American political pressures, rising energy prices, and upcoming midterm elections may influence the push for a rapid agreementThe debate is not whether diplomacy is preferable to war.The debate is whether diplomacy should reward promises or verified results.